oddities

noun

plural of oddity
1
as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads

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2
as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities

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3
as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media

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4
as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur

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Recent Examples of oddities Many directors now synonymous with the genre — John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Tobe Hooper, David Cronenberg, Sam Raimi — started out with small, regional oddities. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 The episode would have disappeared into the weekly churn of NFL oddities if not for what happened days later. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026 The museum, known for its oddities and pop art, opened in 1967. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026 The biggest gulfs might occasionally emerge if there are several tiers between two sides in a cup tie or in pre-season, when fitness, motivation and concentration can throw up oddities. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Other things to do include paying tribute to 9/11 firefighters at Nippert Stadium, sipping a glass of wine at Vinoklet Art & Wine Festival, exploring the oddities at HorrorHound Weekend and much more. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2026 Here's why even more are ahead The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Here are some of our favourite museum oddities across the country. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026 The popular national chain of gas stations and convenience stores agreed to settle a lawsuit with an oddities store outside Winter Park earlier this year over a collection of merchandise parodying the company’s iconic, bucktoothed logo. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
  1. tricks
  2. rarities
  3. anomalies
  4. eccentrics
  5. quirks
  6. curiosities
  7. exceptions
  8. nuts
Noun
  • Ahead, moving-industry insiders reveal their tricks of the trade to make moving so much better.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
  • For most of history, locksmiths and lockmakers have guarded their secrets as closely as magicians withhold their tricks.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of tricks
Noun
  • The chef, known for his exceptional dishes at Le Bernardin, has an equally remarkable watch collection to match—think rarities from brands such as Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, and Cartier.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
  • With price tags far beyond the reach of the average museum, many of these rarities end up in private collections, including those of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rarities
Noun
  • When the fetus was diagnosed with a heart defect and other serious anomalies, the parents asked Kelley to terminate the pregnancy.
    — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Reconcile your accounts and review reports Even if your books are current, anomalies and errors can creep in.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of anomalies
Noun
  • No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Definition of eccentrics
Noun
  • Be advised, then, of the unadvertised benefits, and quirks, of in-person learning.
    — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Kings get busy early shading in a lot of the quirks and personality of this series.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of quirks
Noun
  • His Lost Lautner is a cabinet of curiosities reflecting his and Bauwens’s hyper-peculiar interests.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The eclectic spa is filled with curiosities and antiquities, and the food is chef-driven but not fussy, with dishes such as steak frites and salmon.
    — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of curiosities
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  • Once a hospital makes a patient’s records available through Epic’s Care Everywhere, many clinicians who work with Epic across the country can pull up those records, with some exceptions.
    — Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Most brands top out at about $50 per bottle, with a few exceptions here and there.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • Tucker recommends foods like extra virgin olive oil, fatty fish like salmon, nuts and seeds — all staples of both diets, which also encourage eating whole grains, chicken, and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
  • If your kidneys are healthy, eating magnesium-rich foods like nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, and leafy vegetables is unlikely to cause toxicity.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuts

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“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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